Job Description

Debtors Clerk

Best Home & Electric / Welkom

We are seeking a suitably qualified Debtor's Clerk to oversee all branch Debtor Control functions within our Best Home & Electric Welkom stores. The ideal candidate needs to take ownership of all branch debtors book activities, collection strategies and targets. Ideal candidates would have solid experience in retail debtors follow up, collection, cash management and would have had exposure to customer service within the retail environment.

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The role will:

Ensure excellent customer service by playing an active role in customer contact situations - thereby ensuring and maintaining healthy customer relationships

Manage as well as control financial, cash and collection targets within company accepted norms and balance this against business risk

Maintain and improve customer service, Bad Debt reduction, and manage business risk related to credit, and credit follow up

Ensure non-paying customers are minimized through compliance and with security measures when it comes to granting of credit

Ensure administrative duties within the store are in accordance with company guidelines (NCA & FAIS)

Able to adapt to various environments, and departments

Willing to work under pressure and work retail hours

Willing to work in the field and conduct PC's early in morning and after 5pm at night

Minimum Requirements:

A valid driver's license

A Matric/Grade 12 educational qualification

Business related tertiary qualification would be an advantage

Minimum 3 years retail experience, preferably in the furniture retail industry

Computer literate

Professional telephone ethics and outstanding communicator

Strong Leadership abilities (2IC)

Management abilities - (2IC) Manage, lead, motivate, develop, and empower branch staff.

We require a tough-minded individual who is target driven, thrives on driving performance, and can juggle customer service while working in a high-pressure sales and credit control environment.

E-mail a short CV (please include a clear copy of your South African ID, Valid Driver License and Grade 12 certificate) to

LuzanneF@lewisgroup.co.za

Closing Date: Monday, 24 November 2025

Please clearly stipulate "Debtors Clerk - Best Home & Electric" in the subject of your email when applying.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The appointment will be made in accordance with the Company's Employment Equity Requirements

Job Type: Permanent

Work Location: In person